Matthias Mommsen
German classical scholar and historian (1817–1903)
1817 — 1903
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Profession
German classical scholar and historian (1817–1903)
Born
November 30, 1817
Died
1903 (age ~86)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, politician, jurist
German ReichBorn in GardingDied in Charlottenburg
1817
Born in Garding (1817-11-30)
1835
EducationStudied at Christianeum
1838
EducationStudied at Kiel University (1838–1843)
1847
Positionprofessor (1847–1885)
1856
Notable workThe History of Rome
1862
Notable workCorpus Inscriptionum Latinarum
About
Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician and archaeologist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classicists of the 19th century. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings, including The History of Rome, after having been nominated by 18 members of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. He was also a prominent German politician, as a member of the Prussian and German parliaments. His works on Roman law and on the law of obligations had a significant impact on the German civil code.
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Who is Matthias Mommsen?+
Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician and archaeologist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classicists of the 19th century. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings, including The Hist
What does the name Matthias mean?+
The name Matthias means "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is of German origin.
When was Matthias Mommsen born?+
Matthias Mommsen was born on November 30, 1817.
When did Matthias Mommsen die?+
Matthias Mommsen died in 1903, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
The name Matthias is of German origin, meaning "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matthias — November 30, 1817
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Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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